Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Celebrates 35th Anniversary

thank-you-corpus-christi-crime-stoppersCorpus Christi Crime Stoppers began October 21, 1981 in an effort to make Corpus Christi a safer community. The Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers in the community with the purpose to afford the public to provide anonymous tips to Detectives to close unsolved criminal cases in Nueces County.

Crime Stoppers was developed by Albuquerque New Mexico Police Detective, Greg MacAleese in 1976 which led to the solution of a horrible murder of a gas station attendant as a result of a violent robbery. Michael Carmen was a 20-year-old University of New Mexico student who was engaged to be married when Carmen chose to work an extra shift in July 1976 at the gas station where he was employed; but Carmen was murdered at 2am. Detective MacAleese was assigned the case, featured the crime as a re-enactment with help from the media, and the case was solved by a Crime Stoppers tip. Crime Stoppers spread throughout the country and reached Corpus Christi in 1981.

Crime Stoppers celebrates 40 years of existence this year and Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers thanks the media and the public for 35 years of success this year.

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has recorded 5,034 crimes solved as a result of tips to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers since October 21, 1981. Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has led to the recovery of $3,952,621 dollars in recovered stolen property and the seizure of $1,234,621 dollars in the street value of illegal narcotics since the organization began in 1981.

Crime Stoppers is regulated by the Governor’s Office and operates without any tax dollars. All the rewards and the operating expenses from Crime Stoppers is solely from donations. Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has approved $49,930 dollars in rewards so far in 2016.

Crime Stoppers is a method for the public to provide information to Detectives about unsolved cases anonymously and they will not be compelled to appear in court. The anonymity provides protection for people who are close to violent criminals and violent associates. The rewards offered by Crime Stoppers overcomes apathy in the community which prompts others to provide the good information. The first tip provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest makes the tipster eligible for the reward as long as the tipster is not in law enforcement or in the media.

Recently, tips to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers lead to the solution of the murder at Shooters Depot (Case #1609010150). Crime Stoppers tips also led to the safe capture of a fugitive who was the driver in a single vehicle crash on the Crosstown Expressway that killed an 11 year old girl. The fugitive made threats to law enforcement and a Crime Stoppers tip led law enforcement to sneak up on the fugitive and capture him without any injuries (Case #1609100140).

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers is afforded a Corpus Christi Police Officer liaison to present the unsolved crimes to the public in a manner to protect victims, and preserve the case for courtroom prosecution. Former Police Coordinators to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers include Heidi Frese who currently serves as Chief of Police for the city of Salinas, California; Robert Cisneros who currently serves as the Precinct 1 Constable in Nueces County; Mike Alanis who serves as Chief of Investigations of the Corpus Christi Police Department; Officer Massey Rodriguez who serves as a background investigator at the Corpus Christi Police Department; Shane Hunter and Jose Olivares who both have retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department and enjoy civilian lives.

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Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Want Help From Public To Locate Missing Person

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Location: 950 Stone Street
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1610180089

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a 21 year old woman reported by her mother as a missing person.

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A 45 year old woman reported her daughter, 21 year old Breanna Wood (3/8/1995) missing on Tuesday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 45 year old woman told Officers she last saw Breanna on October 11, at 950 Stone Street. The 45 year old woman told Officers Breanna speaks with her daily until October 11 and Breanna left her cat unattended; both characteristics that are unlike Breanna’s normal behavior. Corpus Christi Police believe Breanna was seen at the PMI on Tancuhua Street with a 25 year old man. The 45 year old woman is concerned and would like help to reconnect with Breanna.

Breanna is described as a 21 year old woman who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 100 pounds, and has black hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with any information to locate Breanna should have Breanna contact her mother or call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

14th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail

  On October 19th, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Family Violence Unit, The Directed Patrol Unit and Patrol Officers conducted a domestic violence warrant roundup in coordination with the 14th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.  The Aransas Pass Police Department along with the U.S. Marshall Service also acted as  participating agencies.
17 officers participated and a total of 10 arrests were made.  Thank you to all agencies and officers who helped make this possible.

 

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek To Capture Man Accused of Rape

Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Location: 3533 Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Sexual Assault (Penal Code Section 22.021) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1605310037

Martin Munoz (9/7/1988) Accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault
Martin Munoz (9/7/1988)
Accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault

Corpus Christi Police Detectives who investigate crimes against children would like help from the public to locate 28-year-old Martin Munoz (9/7/1988).

An adult woman called Corpus Christi Police to respond to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in order to report an aggravated sexual assault of a child on May 31, 2016. Corpus Christi Police gathered information and evidence which led Detectives to believe that Martin Munoz was responsible for the rape of at least one child in Corpus Christi. Detectives obtained a warrant for the apprehension of Munoz, and would now like help from the public to locate Munoz. The warrant for Munoz is for Aggravated Sexual Assault which is a first degree felony punishable by 5-99 years in prison, or life in prison and up to a $10,000 dollar fine.

Munoz is described as a 28-year-old man who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Munoz had a last known address in Bloomington, Texas.

If you can help law enforcement locate Munoz, Call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it can earn the caller up to $2,500 dollars in a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report October 19, 2016

Date: Wednesday October 19, 2016, 3:00 AM
Location: 1200 Bloomington
Offense: Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony, Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1610190019

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1200 Bloomington in reference to a shooting with injuries. Officers arrived and were directed to the victims house by a neighbor.  Officers checked the house looking for victims. Inside the house they observed blood leading outside the house and inside several room and on the walls. There were no victims located in the residence. A short time later a neighbor said she heard the shots and the observed the victim and a female drive away.

Officers did observe what they believed to be narcotics and a large amount of cash in one of the rooms. The narcotics and money were collected and tagged as evidence at the main police station property room.

At approximately 3:12 AM officers were dispatched to Spohn Memorial Hospital in reference to the shooting victim. Officers arrived and contacted the victims girlfriend. She advised that her and the 37 year old male victim were asleep when they heard the door being kicked in. The victim got up and that is when the gunfire began. The suspects fled and there was no description given. At this time officers have not been able to speak to the victim. The victims vehicle was located in the parking lot and it had blood in the passenger side inside and out. The Forensics Investigators processed the scene for evidence.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 18, 2016

Date: Monday October 17, 2016, 6:10 PM
Location: 13800 Topsail Street
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1610170151

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to  13800 Topsail St. in reference to a assault in progress. Officers arrived and observed a female in the driveway crying pointing to the front door. Officers observed a male holding a female down on the floor of the living room. Officers separated the family members and detained the 41 year old female suspect that was on the ground.

The male victim, suspects father,  stated that he was arguing with the suspect about a recent family incident. The argument escalated and the suspect pushed and slapped the victim a couple times in the face. The victim got away from the suspect and observed her grab a lamp and smash it on the ground. The suspects 39 year old sister saw what was happening and tried to take the suspects daughter from the room. The suspect shoved her sister and then slapped her father a couple more times. The sister tried to separate the suspect and her father and was pushed to the ground. The father and sister held the suspect down until the police arrived.

Police arrested Mandy Marie Hebert (01/15/1975) for assault family violence. She was transported to Spohn Memorial for cuts she sustained to her lip while being held down. She was cleared and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday October 17, 2016, 9:30 PM
Location: 300 South Clarkwood
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1610170192

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 South Clarkwood in reference to a robbery with injuries. Officers arrived and made contact with the 15 year old male victim. The victim stated that walking in the area of Highway 44 and Clarkwood. The victim stated that a bald, heavy set male with a mustache got out of a small passenger car. He stated the suspect asked him if he was the one that broke into his apartment. The victim stated that he could not hear the suspect very well and took off his headphones. At this time the suspect punched him in the face 2 to 3 times. The victim dropped his phone. The victim observed someone start to get out the passenger side of the vehicle and the victim took off running. He stated that the suspect that struck him began chasing him. The suspect stopped, turned around and picked up his phone and fled the scene. The victim had a cut lip and slight bruising to his face. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

Date: Tuesday October 18, 2016, 12:01 AM
Location: 5100 McArdle
Offense: Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1610180006

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 5100 McArdle when he observed a golf cart driving in the middle of the road occupied by two suspects. The golf cart was stopped at 4900 Holmes. The officer contacted both suspects and asked why they were driving in  the middle of the street. They advised they were heading back to their house after working on the engine. Both suspects appeared very nervous. The two were separated and questioned further. The suspects stories changed several times before they admitted to stealing the golf cart from the Oso Golf Course. Officers arrested Charles Dilger (07/11/1999) and Jacob Riley Stone (11/10/1997) for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and transported them to the City Detention Center. The golf cart was returned to the Oso Golf Course.

Community Outreach

Update on SWAT Call out at 1800 Treyway

Corpus Christi Police Officers transported the suspect from the SWAT stand off, Richard Dixon (01/23/1979), from Spohn Memorial Hospital to the City Detention Center.

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division, SWAT Operations

SWAT Call Out 1800 Treyway

Date: Saturday October 15, 2016, 9:22 AM
Location: 1800 Treyway.
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1610150059

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1800 Treyway in reference a disturbance with a gun. Officers arrived and contacted a mother and her daughter. They advised that they were in the house with the 37 year old male suspect. They stated that the suspect was under the influence of drugs, would not let them leave and had a gun. The mother and daughter were able to escape from the house. Due to the circumstances the SWAT and Hostage Negotiation teams were called to the scene.

SWAT and HNT arrived and attempted negotiations with the suspect. HNT officers were communicating with the suspect and then the suspect stopped all communications. Officers tried all methods to get the suspect to come out. A portable speaker was used to try and restart communication again. After a couple of hours the SWAT Team introduced tear gas into the house. SWAT officers went into the house and found the suspect hiding in the attic. He was taken into custody at  approximately 2:10 PM without incident. The 37 year old male was transported to Spohn Memorial to be medically cleared and then will be transported to the City Detention Center.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Murder Suspect in Custody

Date: Friday October 14, 2016, 5:10 PM
Location: 800 Omaha Dr.
Offense: Murder suspect arrested
Case Number: 1610130139

The suspect from the murder at 3500 Bluebonnet has been arrested. Corpus Christi Homicide detectives, U.S. Marshalls and the Corpus Christi Police Patrol Division worked together relentlessly and apprehended the suspect less than 24 hours after the crime. Officers went to the 800 blk. of Omaha Dr. and arrested Andres Garcia (03/08/1962). He was transported to the main station and then to the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report October 13, 2016

Date: Wednesday October 12, 2016, 3:05 PM
Location: 7100 SPID
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with Child (PC 49.045)
Case Number: 1610120108

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 7100 SPID in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers contacted the involved parties. Officers spoke to the male (reporting party) who advised that the 25 year old female suspect called him to drop the kids off so she could go out drinking. The male stated when he spoke to the suspect on the phone she had slurred speech and sounded intoxicated. The male (reporting party) told officers that he did not want her driving with the kids in that condition. That is why he called the police.

Officers contacted the suspect who was in the drivers seat of a silver Nissan Altima. There were two children in the back seat, a 1 year old female and a 8 year old female. When officers spoke to the suspect her speech was slurred and she was very emotional and displayed other signs of intoxication. There was enough probable cause to make an arrest for driving while intoxicated.

Officers arrested Herrera Soledad (02/24/1991) for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car. Herrera was transported to the City Detention Center. At the detention center Herrera was found in possession of pills that did not belong to her. She was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Date: Thursday October 13, 2016, 4:51 AM
Location: 11100 Birdwood
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.02)
Case Number: 1610130018

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 11100 Birdwood in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers contact the 67 year old male victim. He stated that his wife told him that someone was in the vehicles in the driveway. The victim went outside and confronted a 16 year old male suspect near his tan Nissan Exterra with the door open. The victim stated when he confronted the suspect he took off running towards the back yard. There was no outlet in the back yard so the suspect turned around and ran towards the suspect in the front yard. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground and then kicked him before running away. The victim had a minor abrasion to his right shoulder and pain to his head.

Officers received another call just down the street that a home owner caught a subject trying to get into his cars. The home owner chased the subject down the end of 11100 Birdwood and yelled for the suspect to get on the ground. The suspect got on the ground and was taken into custody by a officers. The suspect was then positively identified by the victim. The 16 year old suspect was arrested for robbery. He was found to have property in a back pack from the auto burglaries.  The suspect was also found to be in possession of marijuana. The juvenile suspect was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

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